Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium

Name: Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
Address: 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ, 85721
Telephone: 520-621-4516

University of Arizona District

1601 E. University Blvd.

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 85721

United States

Phone: 520-621-4516

Email: uascreservations@gmail.com

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Description

Located on the University of Arizona campus, Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium inspires visitors of all ages with the wonders of science.

Explore the solar system and beyond in Flandrau’s state-of-the-art planetarium theater, featuring a fulldome digital projection system that can launch from the Earth and fly to planets, moons, and asteroids. Flandrau also offers fun interactive science exhibits that will engage the whole family, and the dazzling specimens of the UA Mineral Museum.

Current exhibits topics include earth science, astronomy, math puzzles, and gemstones. Open Daily, see website www.flandrau.org for hours, showtimes, and admission prices.

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

Based on 78 reviews
#50 of 275 things to do in Tucson
Show Reviews

mineral museum is nicely done

Reviewed by Martha C, Cape May Court House, New Jersey, on June 23, 2019

Not as large as the one in Socorro NM but very well displayed with lots of different specimens. did not go to planetarium but the educational room with games and hands on was fun even for the adults...

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Good on a hot summer afternoon

Reviewed by overtheline2, Tucson, Arizona, on June 4, 2019

This is an excellent way to spend a not summer afternoon. The majority of students are away for the summer, so traffic and parking are not nearly as much of a challenge, Plan on spending at least an...

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Wonderful experiene

Reviewed by tvoll23, , on June 3, 2019

My husband took our 9yo daughter to the shark exhibit and also saw the 3D show. They returned later in the evening to see the laser show and loved all of it. She accidentally left her headband and...

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Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible

Featured Events

Oct 05

International Observe the Moon Night October 5, 2019

Come celebrate Earth's moon at "International Observe the Moon Night... Read More

Jul 13

Moon Landing Week at Flandrau Planetarium July 13, 2019 - July 20, 2019

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission when... Read More